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Last MotoGP race at Phillip Island cancelled due to weather in Marquez setback

Marc Marquez was denied the chance Sunday to stretch his world championship lead over injured Jorge Martin with the last Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island cancelled due to treacherous conditions.

Comeback kings Brewers down Rays to take 2-0 World Series lead

The Milwaukee Brewers staged another trademark comeback to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven World Series on Saturday.

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Spanish police search football referee headquarters in graft probe

Police in Spain on Thursday searched the headquarters of the country's football referee committee as part of a probe into payments made by Liga giants Barcelona to a firm owned by a former official of the body.

Argentina's Cheika backs veterans for Chile 'derby'

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika said on Thursday his much-changed outfit to face Chile in the Rugby World Cup this weekend can prove him a point.

'Kobe Bryant clone' hailed as missing piece for Jordan at Asian Games

Former Brooklyn Nets starter Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was hailed as the "missing piece" for Jordan at the Asian Games on Thursday, with the "Kobe Bryant clone" hitting a game-high 17 points against Bahrain.

North Korean shooters in tears after first gold of Games

Three North Korean shooters cried their eyes out on the podium after winning the country's first gold medal of the Hangzhou Asian Games on Thursday.

Give returning Pollard time to settle back in, says Nienaber

Jacques Nienaber says he expects a "realistic performance" from Handre Pollard when the 2019 World Cup winning fly-half makes his first appearance for South Africa in 13 months against Tonga on Sunday.

Swim stars set for Games showdown as South Korea get eSports revenge

Swimming stars Zhang Yufei and Siobhan Haughey were primed to battle for gold at the Asian Games on Thursday as South Korea wrought vengeance on hosts China in front of a frenzied eSports crowd.

Dakar Rally champion Al-Attiyah swaps motor for medals at Asian Games

Five-time Dakar Rally champion Nasser Al-Attiyah did no training for the Asian Games -- and still came away with two medals in shooting.

Yin celebrates 'bogey-free 21st' as Japan amateur leads Asiad golf

Japanese amateur Saki Baba shot a seven-under 65 to take a surprise lead on Thursday in the Asian Games women's golf, but it couldn't spoil Yin Ruoning's 21st birthday.

World champ Qin cruises as Zhang Yufei sets up Haughey blockbuster

World-record holder Qin Haiyang sauntered into the Asian Games 200m breaststroke final on Thursday, as fellow Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei qualified fastest in the 50m freestyle and set up a showdown with Siobhan Haughey.

Miami, without Messi, lose U.S. Open Cup final to Houston

The Houston Dynamo defeated Inter Miami 2-1 to win the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday with an injured Lionel Messi watching from the stands at DRV PNK Stadium.

Dutch eye shock semi-final place at Cricket World Cup

Dutch coach Ryan Cook believes his team can upset the odds and make it all the way to the World Cup semi-finals, fully deserving their seat at cricket's top table.

From wilderness to World Cup for Australia's Agar

After a historic international debut was followed by a period in the wilderness, spinning all-rounder Ashton Agar relied on resilience to fight his way back into the Australian team.

Retiring Warner key for Australia's World Cup title hopes

Love him or hate him, David Warner's self-belief and single-mindedness has seen him withstand scandals and slumps to remain Australia's key batsman at the World Cup.

'I even wore cricket pads in bed': How Shaheen rose to greatness

As a young boy in a family of seven cricket-mad brothers, Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi immersed himself in the sport -- even when sleeping.

The holes which could decide the Ryder Cup

Europe and the United States will battle it out in the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup this week at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, the first edition of the tournament to be held in Italy.

Up and down Pakistan seek consistency in World Cup

Just a month ago, Pakistan were riding high as the world's top-ranked ODI team and one of the favourites to win the World Cup in India.

Europe's six straight Ryder Cup home wins

Europe will be bidding to prevent the United States winning a first Ryder Cup away from home since 1993 when this year's matches start in Rome on Friday.

Furlong and Porter the props who set the stage for Irish success

Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter may play in the unglamorous position of prop but they epitomise the resilience and character that Ireland head coach Andy Farrell spoke of after the 13-8 win over defending champions South Africa last Saturday.

Japanese raider Through Seven Seas out to make waves in Arc

Japan is still as passionate about winning Europe's most prestigious race the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe even if their best horses are not running this year said Tomohito Ozeki, trainer of their sole entry Through Seven Seas.

Italy prepared to risk everything against All Blacks

Italy have never beaten New Zealand before, nor reached the World Cup knock-out stages, but coach Kieran Crowley promised they would risk everything to make history in Lyon on Friday.

Messi out of Miami squad for US Open Cup final

Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's squad for their US Open Cup final clash Wednesday with Houston Dynamo, the team confirmed.

Judge dismisses Masters winner Reed's defamation lawsuits

Two defamation lawsuits filed by former Masters champion Patrick Reed against golf reporters and media outlets were dismissed on Wednesday by a federal judge in Florida.

Man City crash out League Cup at Newcastle

Manchester City crashed out of the League Cup with a 1-0 defeat at Newcastle on Wednesday as Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool booked their places in the last 16.

Inter crash to first defeat as Osimhen boosts Napoli

Inter Milan crashed to their first defeat of the Serie A season on Wednesday, going down 2-1 at home to Sassuolo.

Thailand's Thitikul defends LPGA title after life lessons

Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul has not won as much this year as she did last season, but the 20-year-old LPGA star has learned how to better mix golf and life.

Mavs star Doncic says thigh injury 'better' as NBA season approaches

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic said Wednesday he's still seeking a precise diagnosis for the thigh injury that has troubled him since March.

'Dame Time' in Milwaukee as NBA Blazers trade Lillard to Bucks

Damian Lillard is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he'll team with two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo after a blockbuster trade from Portland.

Namibia captain Uanivi calls for professional franchise after World Cup pain

Namibia captain Tjiuee Uanivi called on his national federation to learn the lessons from South America after the African side ended their World Cup campaign with a 36-26 defeat to Uruguay on Wednesday.

NBA star Lillard to join Antetkounmpo in Milwaukee: reports

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he'll team with two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

Madrid beat Las Palmas but Girona move top of La Liga

Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Las Palmas on Wednesday to overtake Barcelona and move second, but Catalan minnows Girona are the surprise La Liga leaders after after a 2-1 win at Villarreal.

Lillard to join Antetkounmpo in Milwaukee: reports